Amazon Fire TV Stick

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is exactly what it sounds like: the "stick" version of the Amazon Fire TV. This makes it an affordable option for those on a budget, while still offering an on-screen interface, remote, and the ability to stream from your mobile device much like Fire TV. Additionally, our consumer testers liked that Fire TV Stick is "hidden in a port in the back… No clutter." Drawbacks to the lower price point include a longer wait time for apps and videos to load, and more limited parental controls than on Fire TV.

How We Tested: The Good Housekeeping Institute's Consumer Electronics and Engineering Lab looked at safety, ease of use, and performance of each media streaming device. When testing ease of use, we looked at how to navigate menus, menu layouts and designs, and how easy it was to use the remotes. We rated each device on how long it took to set up, including the amount of steps required and how intuitive the process was. We also tested how quickly apps loaded and parental control levels. We measured each device's power consumption, and confirmed that products had UL listed power supplies.